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BfK No. 147 - July 2004

Cover Story
This issue's cover illustration by Adrian Reynolds is from Julia Jarman's Big Red Bath, published by Orchard Books. Julia Jarman is interviewed by Stephanie Nettell. Thanks to Orchard Books for their help with this July cover.

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Knock! Knock! Mr Croc

Jo Lodge
(Hodder Children's Books)
20pp, 978-0340878477, RRP £6.99, Hardcover
Under 5s Pre-School/Nursery/Infant
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Knock! Knock! Mr Croc follows in the successful footsteps of Lucy Cousins' Maisy the Mouse titles. Based upon a similar idea to the children's game 'What's the time Mr Wolf?' Lodge utilises bold colours, clear and minimal text, and interactive pop-up illustrations which will appeal to children across a wide span of ages. Children from 12 months to 5 years will find something in this delightful book. This nicely sized book is constructed from very sturdy card meaning that the pop-up images will withstand the numerous readings that this book will inevitably receive. Clear, repetitive text acts as a useful reading tool for older pre-school children. Each of the situations is introduced with a clock; this encourages children to associate the stated time eg. 8'o'clock or 10'o'clock, with the position of the hands on the clock face. A beautifully designed and well constructed book. Knock! Knock! Mr Croc will amuse and delight children over and over again.

Reviewer: 
Vincent Reid
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